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Monday, August 20, 2012

Eggplant Patties

While surfing the blogaverse last week one recipe in particular caught my attention. Marie from Proud Italian Cook had posted
some irresistible photos of Eggplant Patties. It might sound odd:
eggplant patties…but I knew immediately I was going to make them.

So on my weekly visit to the farmer’s market I picked up a
few eggplant, a red bell pepper and some corn on the cob. Mixed with fresh basil and parsley from my garden and a handful of
grated Pecorino these patties are super simple to make and super yummy to eat. So simple that
you really don’t even need a recipe…just sort of go by taste. But for
those that need one here’s what I did.

Eggplant Patties

2 eggplants, diced small

2 garlic cloves

1 bell pepper, diced small

1 cup fresh or frozen corn

½ cup of bread crumbs

1 egg

Fresh basil, chopped

Fresh parsley, chopped

¼ cup grated Pecorino cheese

Place your eggplant and peppers on a baking sheet along with
the garlic cloves, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in a 425
degree oven until soft with a little color, around 20 minutes. Let
everything cool.

When cooled place in a bowl along with the rest of the ingredients. Mix
altogether and form into patties. Place patties on baking sheet drizzle
top with olive oil and bake in 425 degree oven until browned, flipping once.